Inviting all people to faith, relationships and service through Jesus Christ
First United Church of Christ
120 South Market Street
Troy, Ohio 45373
(937) 339-5871
Rev. Stephanie Haines, Interim Minister
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First UCC started a BackPack program in 2008 that is currently feeding over 200 Troy children each week.
You can help by volunteering to back the backpacks or you can adopt a child. For more information see article below or contact the church office.
Stretch Your Mind - Video Introductions to the UCC Reading the Bible in the UCC
First UCC hosts the Circles of Hope program.
Read about the parent organization Move the Mountain.
Coming Up at First UCC
Singing Praises
Time for all of the members of First UCC with melodic voices to join together and sing God’s Praises. In other words Choir Practice will begin on Thursday,
September 2 at 7pm. All are welcome.
Share-a-MeaL
Share-a-Meal will be Saturday, September 4, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The cook is Brian Partin and the Menu features Sloppy Joes, Mac & Cheese, fresh fruit and beverages. YUM!!!! We always need helpers, so join us around 10:00 am to help with this outreach project. Thanks to those who regularly volunteer.
Welcome Back Sunday
On Sunday, September 12th, come join the church family in the parlor from 8:30-10:00am as we celebrate the return from summer vacation and beginning of another year of Sunday School. A special invitation goes out to all Sunday School Teachers past and present as well as all of the students. Enjoy a time of fellowship and memories. You will enjoy the coffee cake, fruit, Juice and coffee the Board of Christian Education will provide. If you have any pictures of the Sunday School classes that you can share for a display, please contact Stephany Deeter.
Adult Sunday School
The Sunday evening 7 pm adult Sunday School Class will begin again on Sunday, September 12th. This discussion group meets in the library and anyone is welcome to come and join the inspiring, enlightening and enjoyable time of learning and fellowship.
Sunday School
On Sunday, September 19th at 9:15 am Sunday School will restart this fall. Everyone will be able to find a class that suits your needs.
If there is someone interested in starting a new adult class, please contact Stephany Deeter.
All Men’s Breakfast
The men’s breakfast will be on Tuesday, September 14th at 8:30 AM at Friendly’s.
Circles Meet - All Women are Welcome to Come for Fellowship
Mary Martha Amity circle will meet on Tuesday, September 14 at 9 AM at the Pearson House.
Ruth Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 14 at 11:30 at Buffalo Jacks's
Wednesday Bible Study will begin in September,
watch for announcement in bulletin.
Yoga
Yoga classes will resume Saturday, September 18th at 10 am in the parlor.
Cabbage Roll Lovers!
IT’S COMING, IT’S COMING!!
WHAT’S COMING?
IT’S OUR CABBAGE ROLL DINNER ON SEPTEMBER 25 HOMEMADE CABBAGE ROLLS
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS SO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FROM
CAROL HEATON, SHIRLEY HEFFNER, LINDA SLONAKER,
AME WILGUS OR PHYLLIS GASS
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MENU: 2 Cabbage Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Bread, Drink & Dessert
ADVANCE TICKET DEADLINE IS SEPT. 19
ADULT TICKETS (yellow) $7.50
CHILDREN’S TICKETS (green) ARE $5.00 (10 & under)
1 cabbage roll
SPECIAL ORDER TICKETS (blue) ARE $6.00
FOR CABBAGE ROLLS FOR YOUR FREEZER – 2 LARGE ROLLS
The next Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be Saturday September 4, 2010 at St. James Community Church at 7:30 am.
YOUTH
WOW
Kids WOW will be starting on Wednesday, September 15th at 6:30-8:00pm. All children from pre-school through 6th grade are encouraged to attend. The kids sing, do crafts, have a snack as well as have Bible study and prayer time. The children provide a Christmas Program and other events during the year. Come and join the fun!!
Movie Night
Rummage sale
On Saturday, October 16th will be a Rummage Sale sponsored by the parents and our kids that go to church camp. We are still in need of any items you would like to donate. . If you have any questions see any camper or parent. We do have a designated area for any items you would like to donate. If you have any questions, see any camper or parent .Don't forget this is a one (1) day sale, so stop in - you never know what you may find that you just absolutely can't live without!
Volunteers . . .
We need your gifts and talents to assist the leadership during this transition time. We need some help to stabilize and inspire the membership and this is how you can help. Please volunteer to be a part of the following committees, projects and activities.
Worship Committee: A group of members that becomes actively involved in the heart of worship at our services. A committee that works with the Pastor, the organist, the choir, the altar committee, the ushers, the audio technician, the deacons & deaconesses and input from our congregation about what would make the worship experience more meaningful to them. Please contact Robin Bigelow, Moderator, if you desire to be part of this group.
Stewardship Committee: A group of members will be using UCC materials to develop a stewardship program that provides stewardship education to the members for the fall stewardship program with the assistance of the Finance Board. Please contact Bruce Davidson if you wish to be a part of this group.
Web site Manager: A person(s) to manage the First UCC web site, updating the information with input from the council, boards and project leaders. Contact Sherry Scheuerman if you wish to use your talents to keep the members and community informed about what’s happening at First UCC.
Prayer Partner with Kajiampau Church in Kenya: A group of members to be a part of the prayer partnership with this church in Kenya. Copies of the letter that was sent to the church with the delegation to Rubate in June are in the parlor. The letter introduced first UCC to this church and provided a list of our prayer needs. We have received a response letter (copies in Parlor) from them with a list of their prayer needs. Please take some time to look at these letters and prayerfully consider being a prayer partner with the Kajiampau Church. Prayer is powerful. It changes lives. Prayer brings the light of hope.
If you are interested in being part of this group, contact Robin Bigelow.
Community Outreach
Back Pack
We had our organizational meeting August 24, 2010 and all went very well. We have 4 teams that have signed up for packing for the entire school year. There are two weeks that do not have a team signed up for; they are October 14th and April 29th. Trish and Dave Berry will continue to pick up our supplies. Jack and Cindy Arthur will continue delivering to the schools. Our team leaders are Joann Arthur, Robin Bigelow, Darlyn Stradling and Linda Slonaker. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and A BIG THANK YOU to each of you.
Pam Favorite
Work Days at Church Camp
Work Days are Saturday, September 25th at Pilgrim Hills and Saturday, October 2nd at Temple Hills. If you are interested in helping at either one of these work days see Stephany Deeter for more information. It’s a great way for you to also see the camps where our kids have such a great time during the summer at camp.
Council News . . .
The vote by the membership on the revision to the constitution will be at the Congregational Meeting on October 17th. The Proposed revision is in the July Messenger. It will be reprinted in the October Messenger.
Student Pastor Intern, Terri Legge will begin her time with us on September 14th. An in-care committee will work with her to assist her during her time as a Student Pastor Intern, similar to a Student teacher in the school system. Doug Antonides, Betsy Feeser, Martha Behrens and Jack C. Arthur are the in-care committee. Terri will be providing 12-15 hours a week of service from September until May. Please welcome her to our church family.